You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The One Thing Mari Wants Every New Founder to Know - Support Systems for New Founders

In this feature, Mari shares the one lesson she wishes every new founder could internalize from day one: you don’t have to build your business alone. The article focuses on support systems for new founders and why they’re essential, not optional.

She challenges the romantic idea of the lone founder doing everything alone. Instead, the article explores what it looks like to intentionally design a support ecosystem: mentors who broaden your thinking, peers who understand the challenges you’re facing, and strategic partners who can stand beside you as you grow.

“You don’t have to do it alone.”

For new founders, this can be the difference between burning out and building something that lasts. When there are people you can turn to for honest feedback, encouragement, and expertise, it becomes easier to make brave decisions, recover from setbacks, and keep moving forward.

These support systems for new founders are also woven into how Mari approaches her own work. With Mari is built as a strategic, human-centered layer of support, offering structure, clarity, and a partner in the messy middle of growth.

📖 If you’re at the beginning of your founder journey, this one’s worth a full read: Read the full article ›